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Protecting Vulnerable Adults

Within our churches we are committed to respectful pastoral ministry to all adults and the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people. 
Our policy is to:

  • Seek to offer pastoral care to anyone who has suffered abuse
  • Carefully select and train those with formal pastoral responsibility initiating Criminal Records Bureau Disclosures where appropriate.
  • Respond without delay to any complaint made that an adult has been harmed
  • Challenge any abuse of power by anyone in a position of trust
  • Offer ministry to any member of our church community known to have offended against a vulnerable person.
Safe Haven

The Diocese of Norwich issued the current guidelines on the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults in November 2007, amended October 2008.

It is an essential document for:

  • Clergy
  • Readers
  • Licenced Lay Workers
  • Named Persons for the protection of children or vulnerable adults

It should also be held by, or easily available to, anyone whose work involves children, young people or vulnerable adults.  This includes:

  • Youth & Children’s Workers
  • PCC Secretaries
  • Pastoral Teams
  • Choir Leaders
  • Bell Tower Captains
Download Safe Haven, Forms and Policies
Request a printed copy

To request a printed copy, please contact Tricia Elson at the Youth & Children's Office.

Further information

Information on the procedures employed by the Diocese of Norwich for the protection of vulnerable adults, training and good practice, contact: Louise Adamson.

Information on child protection procedures employed by the Diocese of Norwich, training and good practice, contact: Tricia Elson, Youth & Children’s Administrator.

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